In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book Bully Pulpit.
Together, Mike and Kirk explore how to recognize spiritual abuse, prevent it, care for those impacted by it, and foster church cultures marked by humility, safety, and accountability.
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Episode outline:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:00 Guest Introduction: Dr. Michael Krueger
02:22 Discussing Church Health and Leadership
07:09 Characteristics of a Healthy Church
19:34 Defining Spiritual Abuse
22:34 Understanding the Abstract Nature of Spiritual Abuse
23:03 The Devastating Impact of Non-Physical Abuse
24:44 Analogies to Illustrate Spiritual Abuse
27:03 The Role of the Church in Healing
29:58 Preventing Spiritual Abuse in the Church
33:47 The Importance of Listening to Women's Voices
37:01 A Word of Hope and Encouragement
40:54 Closing Remarks and Call to Action